[sambo3006]

I decided to cash in my CO deer points last year due to the timing of the seasons and my available vacation time. I wasn’t hunting a top tier unit, so my goal was a 4.5 year old buck. I figured this guy would fit the bill. I was one happy hunter!

 

[colorcountrygunner]

Nice work! That reminds me I need to apply for Colorado now.

 

[pollo70]

Nice buck! I like the dark antlers

 

[turkinator]

That's an awesome buck! Love the mass!

 

[CPAjeff]

Congrats!

 

[colorcountrygunner]

Those long, dark g2 tines remind me of spike elk antlers.

 

[middlefork]

Congrats, nice heavy two point. I'd have no problem doing the same.

 

[CHIEF_10_BEERS]

HOLY FORKASAURUS !!! Way to go sambo3006. I wouldn't have any second thoughts about putting that buck on the ground. I've always had a thing for big forkys and three points.

 

[AF CYN]

Nice job! Very cool buck! Love the long tines.

 

[caddis8]

Do you think it was 4.5 years old? Genetic 2 point, super cool. Or a super old deer on the decline. Great mass, that would be a great euro mount if you did it.

 

[sambo3006]

His teeth didn't look terribly worn, so I don't think he was old and on the decline. He definitely wasn't going to be a 4x4 ever. I loved the mass and frame, so I didn't care about the lack of tines.
I didn't bring back the whole skull, as I didn't have a way to get it completely clean to take out of the state. If I don't shoot a nicer mule deer in the next 5 to 10 years, I will consider either using a cape off a buck I kill or buying a cape to do a shoulder mount.
Thanks for the kind words guys!

 

[katorade]

Congratulations on your buck!
God bless!

 

[MWScott72]

Congrats on a good animal. I have points I need to burn in CO within the next couple years and May hit you up for some intel one of these days. How many points did u burn?

 

[sambo3006]

Scott,
I used 9 points but didn't need quite that many. Feel free to message me any time.
Sam